Job Description

Posted on November 21, 2022

Brilliance Executive Management Consultancy
Location: Zambia
State: Copperbelt – Lusaka
Job type: Full-Time
Job category: Legal Jobs in Zambia

Job Description

Description:
Job Purpose
The Legal Secretary will perform comprehensive Secretarial and Administrative Support functions the legal department. Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders. Under supervision, write case briefs and synopses of depositions, contracts and testimony.
 
 
Key Responsibilities:

Manage the front office in the Legal Department by answering phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
Preparation of correspondence and other documents using a computer program, light typing, photocopying, collating, transcribing dictation, setting appointments and meeting and interviewing clients to obtain case information as directed.
Responsible for maintaining the Head of Legals calendar as well as the Intranet calendar for the office, recording all court and hearing appearance dates, dates for filing or responding to litigation, senior outreach schedules, community education events and other items as instructed.
Under the direction of a Legal Officer, prepares various legal forms, including formal notices, proofs of services, discovery documents.
Provide Receptionist duties- Back-up support also includes opening, stamping and distributing mail to staff.
Responsible for arranging for service of process as instructed, coordinating client and witness office or other litigation-related appointments; schedules depositions or gives notice to opposing counsel
Any other duties as assigned by the immediate Supervisor

Key Skills

Outstanding time-management and typing skills
Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people
Excellent secretarial skills
Computer literacy
Accuracy and attention to detail
Discretion, for dealing with confidential information
Excellent Communication Skills
A good standard of English, Spelling and Grammar
Ability to work to deadlines

Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualification and Experience

 Diploma or Degree in Law
Must have a minimum of 3-5 working experience in the same capacity working for a Law Firm well-established organization
Must be Familiar with Legal Filling
Basic knowledge of the constitution, legal terminology, regulations and court system

Method of Application
If you fully meet the hiring requirements for the above position, please email your CV and Cover letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: and Copy-in

Closing Date : 12th October, 2022.